Chapter 03: Point Blank

“Keep moving!” Alexa shouted over her shoulder at the slowing Kasper. “My car’s just ahead.” She dove behind the wheel of her Audi and unlocked the door for him.

Out of breath and limping, he finally slid into the seat beside her and Alexa peeled away from the curb. “Don’t look now, A, but we’ve got company,” he sighed, noticing his SUV and a black Escalade merge behind them in the rearview. They fired at them and Alexa shouted for Kasper to get down as she rolled down her window to return fire, striking the front bumper of the lead vehicle.

Chapter 02: To Catch a Predator

“Hannah!” Gavin yelled, chasing after her as she quickly rushed towards her Audi. She grabbed a small, black duffel bag from beneath the spare tire in her trunk and tossed it onto the passenger seat. “Hannah, will you stop, please?”

“Gavin, get your family to a hotel and call the police.”

“And what are you going to do?”

“I have to find my friend.”

“Alright, then I’m coming with you.”

“No, you’re not. It’s too dangerous.”

“And how is it any safer for you?”

“It isn’t. But unlike you, I’ve had extensive training in combat, can you say the same?” she asked and waited for his response. “Like I said, get your family to a hotel. I’ll call you when I’m done.”

“Wait a second, that’s it? You’ll call when you’re done?”

Chapter 01: First Sign of Danger

“Is everyone alright?” Alexa asked, walking around each Stark and examining them for injuries.

“We’re fine, Hannah!” Travis nearly shouted as he and his family gathered in the kitchen. “Now would you please tell us what is going on? Who was just shooting at us?”

“Travis, there’s something you need to know,” she paused and listened intently.

“Continue,” Travis urged, frustrated and tired as he worried about his family’s safety. The lights cut out and both Melissa and Dylan cried.

“Shh, it’ll be ok,” Alexa said, doing her best to calm them.

“Don’t say that! You don’t know that for sure,” Melissa whined in response.

“Quiet!” Everyone stilled and Alexa glanced at the double glass doors near the back patio. “Someone’s coming.”

Season 2 Recap

Alexa is back to work and on a case that turns her stomach: the gang rape of a college student by four fraternity brothers. And after a disagreement with Travis on how to handle the case, Alexa is forced to offer the men a deal that would see them serving a mere three years behind bars.

Chapter 10: The Secret’s Out

“Baby, have you seen my file log? It’s a small, red book where I keep my cases listed. I thought I’d left it on the dresser but I don’t see it.” Gavin quietly grabbed the journal from the nightstand and set it beside her hand before going back to getting ready. “Thanks,” Alexa replied, watching him get dressed. “Hey, are you upset at me about something?”

“Nope! Why would you ask that?”

“I don’t know. It just seems like you’ve been avoiding me lately. And when we are in the same room, like now, you seem really withdrawn. Is everything alright?”

Chapter 09: Story of a Girl

“You’re a lawyer?” Ashley asked, gently stroking Tobias’ arm. “Do you find your job interesting?”

“I do. I have a real appreciation for law and justice in general. Although, the public at large can be a bit critical.”

“You’re talking to a blonde, trust me, I understand. In fact, I’ll bet you there are more blonde jokes than lawyer jokes.”

“Oh yeah? You really think so?” Tobias challenged. Ashley grinned and shook her head as she sipped from the fruity cocktail in front of her. “Alright, you’re on. What’s the difference between a lawyer and a leech? After you die, a leech stops bleeding you dry.”

“Why do blondes wear underwear? To keep their ankles warm,” Ashley retorted.

“What’s the difference between a lawyer and God? God doesn't think he’s a lawyer.”

“How do you make a blonde laugh on Saturday? Tell her a joke on Wednesday.”

Chapter 08: Fight or Flight

“Eva Austin. I don’t know, it has a nice ring to it. Then again, so does Michelle Brand,” Tobias smirked, folding his arms into his chest.

“Ok. Are these clients?”

“Interesting. I was curious how you’d react but, flat out denial? Tsk, tsk. You should do better, ‘Hannah’.” Digging into his right breast pocket, he pulled out a couple of pictures and showed them to her. “You’re pretty photogenic. And red hair; it’s quite fetching on you.”

“Where’d you get those?” Alexa asked, already knowing the answer.

Chapter 07: Every Picture Tells a Story

“What are you some sort of ninja assassin?” Melissa asked, coming up behind Alexa as she practiced Tai Chi on the patio. She had been watching for a while, impressed by the fluid motion in her form.

Alexa smiled and used her towel to dab at the sweat on her forehead. “I just like to stay active is all. I could teach you a few moves if you’d like.”

“Nah,” Melissa replied, shaking her head. Dropping onto the top step, she continued watching, sighing every now and again. “Can I ask you something?”

Chapter 06: Web of Lies

“All set?” Gavin asked, tossing the keys around in his hands with a smile.

“Yes! Let’s do this!” Alexa replied cheerfully as she folded the blanket in her hands and slipped into the passenger seat. Gavin waited for her to get comfortable, shut her door and happily danced around the front bumper, making her laugh, before sliding in beside her. “Someone’s giddy.”

“I admit it, I am. I’m just itching to see what this puppy can do!”

“Well, be gentle. You don’t want to scare her the first time out.”

Chapter 05: Nightmares

—Brooklyn Heights – 1999—Age 9

“Daddy, I’m scared.”

“Shh! I know, Lyric, but you have to be very quiet, baby, can you do that?”

“I’ll try,” she shook her head and squeezed her legs tighter against her chest.

“That’s my big girl. I have to go and get your brothers. Now you stay down, and no matter what you hear, you don’t leave this closet. Understand?”

“I understand.” Sinking down to the floor, Lyric closed her eyes and tried her best to find a happy place; her 7^th birthday party on the sandy shores of Turtle Creek. Running on the beach with her brother Echo and building sandcastles with Blaze.